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PTSO supports SunRidge through special events for our staff such as Welcome Back Breakfast & Teacher Appreciation Week, providing Grants for Special Programs created by our teachers for our students, and the Guardian Angel program for those in our school community that may need additional aid.
Please consider joining the PTSO. Click HERE to join via SchoolPay. Forms are available at the front office.
 
Be in the know with the important dates, events, and activities happening at SunRidge! Please sign up to receive the eBLAST weekly newsletter through this link.



The PTSO has a new Facebook page.  Please click HERE and follow us on Facebook to stay updated.  

SRMS Families- it is FUNDRAISER time!  Our "OPT OUT" fundraiser is off to a great start.  The PTSO needs your help so we can assist the Media Center with its furniture needs.  You do not have to sell anything to help us, but perhaps ask your favorite aunt and uncle, grandparents, relatives and friends to lend a hand. Students may be eligible to win a gift card while helping us achieve our $10,000 goal for this year!!!! All donations are tax deductible and listed for your convenience on SchoolPay under the non-profit tab.

For each level donation received, the student will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card.  EXAMPLE: If a $50 donation is received, the student will be entered in the $50 GC raffle, the same with the $40 and $30 GC raffle.  If multiple donations are received, the student will be eligible to receive multiple raffle entries. If $100 is donated, then the student will receive 2 - $50 GC raffle entries. A student can only win once, but the more donations received, the more chances the student has to win.

Did you know that many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees? Please contact your employer for specific guidelines.


CLICK HERE to show your support!

The PTSO is looking for volunteers who can assist this school year. This is a great opportunity to get involved at SunRidge. If you are interested, please send an email to president@srmsptso.org. 


A Message from Principal McHale

Eagle Families,

We are off to a great start for the second nine weeks.  Thank you to all who joined us for Disability Awareness Day last Tuesday by wearing blue! 

What’s Happening next week at SRMS?

Tuesday, October 19- Report cards and FSA Scores going home with students. Picture re-take day.

Wednesday, October 20- Unity Day. Let’s unite against bullying by wearing orange.

Thursday, October 21- Pride Day- wear the colors of the rainbow as we honor inclusivity and pride for LGBTQ awareness.  Mental Health Day 2 lesson.  Adjusted Bell schedule. Opening Night for fall play- Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen.

Friday, October 22- Pink Out- wear pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

This Tuesday the FSA parent copy of scores will be sent home with students.  If your child took a state test here at SRMS we have their score report.  If your child took the test at another school we may not have received them yet.  A few of the elementary schools have not sent them to us.  As soon as we get the parent copy we will sort and get them to you.  Last years 8th graders' scores have been sent to WOHS, Windermere and Horizon High.  If your current 9th grader attends a different HS, we have them here and they can be picked up in the front office.

Don’t miss our first Theatre production of the 21-22 school year- Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen will be showing at SRMS October 21st-23rd. Jolly Roger (1) (002).jpg 

Picture Re-take day is this Tuesday.  Who can get a retake:

1. New students to SRMS since August 30th

2.  Absent students on August 30th

3.   Students who bought pictures and want retakes – MUST BRING PACKET

4.   Students who want a retake – must have a letter from a parent – it will be helpful in the letter to state why the retake (examples: got braces off, hair was in their face, etc)

Students will be called down during scheduled times throughout the day.  For retakes they must have the packet or letter to be released from their class.  Any questions please email robin.nelms@ocps.net


SunRidge Drama's first show of the school year opens this week. 
Come out to see a great show and support the arts!

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!


October is National Principal Appreciation month!! We are so thankful to have Mrs. McHale as the Principal at SRMS.  Let Mrs. McHale know how much you appreciate her.
 
Don’t miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2021-22 SunRidge Middle School Yearbook. It’s the best way to remember this year's events, classmates and friends.
The early bird special is $30 until November 20th!  Get your yearbook today for this amazing discounted price!
Go to Balfour.com to order yours today!
 
Email Mr. Walker or Mrs. Nelms if you have any questions :)
8th Grade Dedications for the Yearbook:
Honor your 8th grader with a special recognition ad in our yearbook. The deadline to reserve your space is January 27th. We offer the following sizes:
 
Size 1/2 page: $75
Size 1/4 page: $40
Size 1/8 page: $20
Size Shout out (no photos): $10
 
Purchase your ad space today and submit your photos and message by January 27th.
IT’S EASY TO PURCHASE & CREATE YOUR AD ONLINE:
  1. Visit Balfour.com.
  2. Shop Yearbook, enter SunRidge Middle School, then enter your child's name and grade to see the products and purchase the ad size you want (1/2 page, 1/4 page, 1/8 page or shoutout).
  3. Create an account on Balfour.com.
  4. Look for an email within 1 business day confirming your Ad Workspace is available.
  5. Log into your Balfour.com account and look under My Orders to design your ad.
  6. When you’re ready, choose Submit Your Ad to send it to the yearbook staff.
  7. Have Questions? Email Mr. Walker, Mrs. Nelms, or call Balfour Customer Support at 1-800-225-3687.
Positive Behavior Recognition Events
Students who have no discipline referrals and are passing classes with A, B or C will be eligible for upcoming recognition events.  We want to celebrate those students who are striving for success.  If you would like to volunteer please sign up through additions for volunteer opportunities by CLICKING HERE.


Thank you forparticipating and supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Week.
We raised $527.44 for Cannonball Kids Cancer. 

Donations still being accepted at:
https://givebutter.com/Sunridge


Spirit Wear Is Available!
Spirit wear can make great gifts for your student, teacher or staff. All orders are filled and available in the office for pick up, so can be done without the student knowing.  Don't delay; order today at 





The USDA has extended waivers that allows OCPS to offer all student meals at no charge for the 21-22 School year! Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Supper!  Click here to learn more about school meals and menus.
#mealsatnocharge #ocps_fns

Attention 8th grade Parents:
If you are interested in joining the 8th grade committee, please send an email to 8gc@srmsptso.org. 

Be in the know with the important dates, events, and activities happening at SunRidge! Please sign up to receive the PTSO eBLAST weekly newsletter through this link: http://eepurl.com/dEl0NX.  You can also follow us on social media for up to date information. 

Helpful Links-

Overview of instructional models- https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=1455756

COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manuel-  www.ocps.net 

Skyward Information- https://www.ocps.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1158765


                                                
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?

There are several places to find the Student Troubleshooting Technology Guide.  It can be found on the SunRidge Middle School Home page sunridgems.ocps.net and on the Parent tab under Digital Technology.  



There are many volunteer opportunities here at SRMS! If you are looking to get involved please email  volunteers@srmsptso.org to hear about the many different teacher, school and PTSO activities available. We appreciate all of our volunteers as they help to make our school a success!



All SunRidge Middle School volunteers including SAC and PTSO need to sign up for Additions. All volunteers must register and be approved through the ADDitions Program according to district procedures. Please complete this process ASAP. You will only hear back if there is a problem with your application. Once submitted, you may begin logging your volunteer hours.



                                                          
  
All SunRidge Middle School volunteers including SAC and PTSO need to sign up for Additions. All volunteers must register and be approved through the ADDitions Program according to district procedures. Please complete this process ASAP. You will only hear back if there is a problem with your application. Once submitted, you may begin logging your volunteer hours.


Thank you to all of our volunteers!!


Stay tuned to learn when the first SAC (School Advisory Council) meeting of the year will be held.  Usually our meetings are held in the SRMS Media Center.  New members are invited to join the SAC...teachers, staff, parents, and community members. All parents are always welcome to SAC Meetings, but will need to be voted on to be a voting member of the School Advisory Council.  This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of what is going on at SunRidge Middle School and to have a voice in continuing the success.  
SAC meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month @ 4:30PM. 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manual

The district has updated its OCPS COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manual for the new school year. Please know updates and changes to the manual will be made as necessary. You can also find the current version on the front page of ocps.net.



SunRidge Middle School

Extra Curricular Clubs and Activities


Want to know more about how your student can get involved at SunRidge?  Please check our listing of clubs on our website- www.sunridgems.ocps.net.  
 

Interested in learning what After School Zone is all about? Watch our Middle School Director explain...

Boys & Girls Club After School Zone Virtual Programming Television Interview (BGCCF Marketing Youtube Video Link)

 https://youtu.be/wAw3xvzo2lg

Come and join the fun!

You will register for Boys & Girls Club by following this link- http://www.bgcafterschoolzone.org/registration/

Click HERE for the upcoming week's schedule.



EBLAST REGISTRATION:  Be in the know with the important dates, events and activities happening at SunRidge!


Please click here to sign up to receive the EBLAST weekly newsletter.




OCPS 30-30 Rule

With the frequency of afternoon storms this time of year please familiarize yourself with OCPS's 30-30 Rule below.




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Help us with your Online Shopping?

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.  Please select Sunridge Middle School PTSO to help benefit our many programs here for our students during the year. 

It is amazing how quickly the purchases add up!  Thank you!


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Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening.  By joining the SRMS PTSO on Remind, you’re choosing to receive messages via push notifications, SMS, or email.  Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with anyone else. 

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